The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on January 23, 1964, and it banned the use of poll taxes for federal elections. Poll taxes were used in many Southern states to disenfranchise Black voters and other minority groups by requiring them to pay a fee in order to vote. This was a form of voter suppression that disproportionately affected African Americans, as many were unable to afford the tax.

The 24th Amendment was a significant victory in the civil rights movement, as it addressed a major barrier to voting rights for Black Americans. It helped to advance the broader struggle for civil rights and equal participation in the democratic process. The amendment was part of a series of legislative and legal victories that aimed to dismantle discriminatory practices and ensure that all citizens could exercise their right to vote without facing financial obstacles.